# Sir John Harington — Now It Can Be Told character guide

> Sir John Harington in Now It Can Be Told by Philip Gibbs.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0003-i

## Who they are

A British general and staff officer.

## In the story

### [Part I: Observers and Commanders](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/now_it_can_be_told_se/chapters/part-i-observers-and-commanders)

Praised as the organizing brain of the Second Army, a scientific and humane staff officer who briefed correspondents with candor and sought to break down prejudice between troops and staff.

### [XXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/now_it_can_be_told_se/chapters/xxi)

Chief of staff of the Second Army, portrayed as the organizing brain, a scientific planner who candidly briefs war correspondents before battles.

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/now_it_can_be_told_se/chapters/v)

Chief of staff of the Second Army, praised for thoroughness and care; announces his transfer to Italy after Passchendaele is captured.

### [The German Offensive of 1918](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/now_it_can_be_told_se/chapters/viii)

Chief of staff to Plumer, sent to Italy.

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